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Originally Posted by BMWrules7
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Originally Posted by rich8566
2000 E39 540i - should I buy this car? It has about 80k miles and looks to be in very good shape. It is an auto with the sport package. I have not driven it yet, but the dealer is reputable and I trust that they have taken care of the Major bits. What should I look for and ask about when I drive the car?
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At least put an offer on the table---whatever you think she is worth.
The e39 is the most beautiful and balanced 5 series and has one of the highest vehicle ratings CR.
80k is a baby on this car.
This is the first production car where the implementation of the dynamic stability control was so good that average drivers became good drivers. |
I went to see the car up close one more time. Although it looks nice, up close there's a bunch of mostly minor stuff that would drive me nuts until I fixed all of them. Also, there is a slight oil leak coming from goodness knows where under the front end. I'm done with this one. Now I don't need to worry where I'd keep my 8th vehicle!